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Retail Assistant Buyer

TEKsystems
$30.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Portland
Aug 06, 2025
Job Title: Retail Assistant Buyer Job Description Supports the buying team in executing the seasonal buying strategy to achieve sales and gross margin goals. This role involves gathering data, maintaining reporting, and preparing documents to assist various merchants and buyers. Responsibilities * Provide accurate data to enable teams to analyze current business trends and take necessary actions. * Support senior buyers with seasonal buys, from planning through execution, by preparing documentation, collecting and analyzing data, and creating visual documentation. * Participate in cross-functional meetings to gather key information and execute merchandising decisions. * Create product catalogs to support seasonal strategy for leadership product reviews and retail stores. * Upload orders and reconcile seasonal buys. * Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLookups and XLookups. * Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent presentation skills. * 2 to 3 years of experience in buying or assistant buying roles. * Strong understanding of retail industry and specific metrics used. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Experience with Illustrator and CAD is preferred. * Retail math experience is helpful. * Experience in purchasing, ERP, SAP, vendor management, and logistics. * Ability to support multiple buyers effectively. Why Work Here? This position offers a great opportunity to learn different areas of the business with potential growth opportunities, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. Work Environment Work in an office environment on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The role requires a positive, team-player attitude in a supportive and inclusive setting, with heavy use of Excel for data management and report generation. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Portland, Oregon. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.